Increasing rail’s share to 30 per cent of Victoria’s freight task will be key to easing road congestion, unlocking significant safety and environmental benefits, an industry submission to the Victorian Freight Policy Reform Program says.
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More businesses move in to take advantage of Australia’s largest intermodal freight terminal
Aware Real Estate in partnership with Barings has expanded its industrial footprint in Victoria with the acquisition of Austrak Business Park, a 99 hectare high-quality industrial estate in Melbourne’s North for about $600 million.
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Elmhurst loop gives Murray Basin rail freight a boost
Inland Rail generating thousands of jobs for regional communities
Newly released figures from Inland Rail show that local businesses and workers from Beveridge to Parkes are reaping the benefits of specialised training and upskilling courses delivered by Inland Rail, with the courses helping them gain business and jobs on the project.
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ARA releases blueprint to decarbonise
Australia must urgently develop a national strategy to decarbonise rail operations or risk losing a critical window to phase out diesel trains and meet net zero targets, according to a new report.
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Transport leaders pursue coordinated industry action to decarbonise sector
Senior government and industry leaders representing the nation’s transport sector have gathered in Canberra to agree on coordinated, sector-wide actions to decarbonise the transport network.
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Investigation into optimising the movement of freight in Queensland
Queensland’s ability to freight critical minerals on the Mount Isa rail line will be investigated to optimise delivery to support North Queensland’s regional communities and the critical minerals sector.
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ARA encourages more freight to be moved by rail
Shifting 30 per cent of NSW freight on to rail would deliver far-reaching benefits to the economy and community, an industry submission to the NSW Government’s reform program said.
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Inland Rail announces major Victorian construction contract
The Inland Rail project has taken a major step forward with the announcement that John Holland will deliver the construction program for the remaining eight sites of the project in Victoria.
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Riverina First Nations students learn about exciting career opportunities in rail
Inland Rail has helped local First Nations students get job ready and connected to future employment in the rail industry, including potential future opportunities working on the Inland Rail project, at a special employment forum in Wagga Wagga last week.
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